An Israeli Arab Greek Orthodox priest who leads an initiative to integrate Christian Arabs into the IDF was the subject of a year-long police investigation into various criminal offenses, according to reports in Hebrew media.
The investigation into Gabriel Naddaf was closed six months ago, and police have recommended the case against Naddaf be closed. The State Attorney’s Office have not yet decided whether to indict the priest.
The Haifa District Court lifted the gag order on details of the case yesterday.
The reports did not indicate what police were investigating, but two years ago Channel 2 news published recordings of conversations between Naddaf and young Israeli and Palestinian men, which the priest purportedly promises to help them in exchange for sexual favors.
Naddaf is controversial figure in Israel for openly calling on Christian Israelis to serve in the IDF. His activities have drawn criticism from Arab MKs and even threats against his family.
Naddaf has denied the allegations against him, and has maintained the recordings were faked by critics in the Arab and Palestinian communities who he said were trying to thwart his work promoting the IDF.
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